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PA to College Station to finish school? While you were traveling that far you should have traveled a few more miles to Austin Hook em' Horns (not exact, but close)

Maybe they took a clue from KW and JR and waited too long to fire the problem. Then fired the hitting coach, as if he was to blame. All the while chasing a star player into early retirement. Watching people's lives and reputations twist in the wind as if no one had any responsibility isn't responsible. The internet is full of unmoderated forums and listerves for that type of behavior. If you are going to advertise moderators, then they have to moderate. I've been sickened a few too many times with some of the childish anticts that should have been dropped quickly. I don't know what standards others think a moderated forum should have, but I think questionable material shouldn't stay up for hours. I believe a moderated forum should be different than an unmoderated. I think posters should be judged on what they post here not anywhere else, including private messages. For that reason I believe the private messaging feature should be disabled. Add a chat room or rooms if you like. Much of the arguments were of the private message type that couldn;t be proven. How convienent. But as I posted elsewhere, it's their (owners) party and I respect that more than words can describe. Why anyone would want to sink their money, sweat, and tears into this to be repaid with headaches and heartaches is beyond me. I wouldn't have had half the patience as these guys do. Perhaps I'm too old. Perhaps they'll start a moderated forum for old people who appreciate communication with out name calling, libel, and threats.

The way to "knock any Sox fans socks off" would have been a deal involving (in my probability order) Frank Maggs Konerko Mark Buerhle Bart Colon

After spending way too much time catching up after a weekend away, I have suggestions for the OWNERS here. Drop the AIM and other private IM links. Don't be the responsible for that type of private conversation. This is a private party you've invited people to. Please don't wait for someone to piss in your pool AND trash your living room AND plug your toilet before taking action. This isn't subsidized by public fees, you haven't collected any dues. The posters here are YOUR invited guests. I don't know why you've invited some of them and I really didn't know why you let some of them stay this long. I always figured it was your party and they were your friends so I just found my corner and ignored your other guests. I know I'm older by 2 and 3 times most of the other posters. I also realize with age comes some maturity. I sometimes find the naïveté of our underage guests amusing but I also notice they (not all of course) seem to be the most hate filled and enjoying the freedom to swear and say insane things. Mommy and daddy aren't looking over their shoulders and perhaps they feel grown up. I've been to other sites where underage posters need to provide their parent's emails and their parents must ok their participation. Seems like good protection for the list OWNERS who are ultimately responsible for what happens here. I've been shocked by some of the accusations that people can so carelessly fling. The right to free speech comes with some responsibility. One can not, for example, yell fire in a crowded theatre. If everyone understood the power of words and the harm and pain they inflict, perhaps this weekend wouldn't have happened. But I sense, for some on this board, pain and harm is exactly what they want to inflict, it makes them feel powerful. They suceeded. I hope they feel good about themselves. Now before I become the next swimmer in the water for the sharks, I'll be going. I enjoyed y'all. It was great connecting with Sox fans. I'm sorry I suggested the name Sex, Lies, and Politics. We seemed to have gotten the Sex and Lies part all too well. Welcome to the real world, it landed on your door with a thud.

No, the Cubs will draw over 2,000,000 no matter how s***ty the product. Next year they'lll draw 3.2 or 3.3 million. They'll have a big forgiveness day and invite Steve Bartman to throw out the first pitch while riding a billy goat and the dumb f***s at Wrigley will applaud and buy t-shirts.

A while back one of the online news sites accidentaly posted obits that hadn't happened yet. I'd love to see some of the stored stories waiting for someone to die, lose, etc. Go A.L. Champ Yankees I don;t want the Cubs to have lost to "eventual WS Champ". I'd rather they lose to the team that got swept and shut out every game.

How can we get Steve to throw out the first pitch at next years cross town classic?

It probably doesn't make him popular with the ladies

Before we jump for joy we need a poll? Let's see what PA did on the romantic trip with his girlfriend.

Some guy is over compensating for something that is too small. Instead of a motorcycle, speed boat, little red sportscar, he builds the worlds tallest building. Let's see how that plays out at Iron Mike's Sports Bar. Hi! Want to ride my Suzuki 900RR? Sorry, too cold. Hi, want to go cruising Lake Michigan aboard my 30 foot "pleasure boat"? No, I get sea sick. Hi, want to go cruising Lake Shore Drive with the top down in my Ferrari? Sorry, I just had my hair done. Hi, I just built the worlds tallest building, wanna come to my penthouse? Hmm, I guess it's a good idea.

Speaking of education, is this board graded on a curve? If it is Welcome back BeGood

ROTFLMAO That should come with a warning notice before displaying.

We're such big Cub fans around here, of course they'll win this poll. Today's big cub news from Dusty, Corky, Moises, Bartman and the crew :puke

Great find, thanks for sharing. I truly am LMAO

In my best Barbara Streisand voice misty water colored memories of the way we were . . . This is why it is tons harder to be a Mets fan. There is no way they can make fun of teh Yankees most years. But just like half of Chicago erupted last night half of NY will erupt tonight. Which half?

I may subscribe to Sports Illustrated if that's the promo gift. "Watch every agonizing moment as those loveable losers the Chicago Cubs go 3 up and then 3 down in their historic epic of collapse. See close up interviews with Moises "I almost had it" Alou and Alex "I almost had it" Gonzalez and Steve "I got it!" Bartman" Free with your paid subscription.

Oh, damn. I have got to consult you before I put up these lunch time polls. I was driving to a job site this morning and a smile crossed my face as I added Gonzo and Bartman to my highlight reel of Cub history.

:fthecubs The two best moments for any Sox fan. 1. We do something really, really cool like win a division. 2. The Cubs do something really, really cool like lose a series.

IMHO we've lost the ability to rationaly and systematically solve a series of problems. We look for the one size fits all, fits into a 30 minute time block less commercials, and allows for some really good sound bytes to get us re-elected.

I thought a Cubs loss would do the trick, but I guess I was wrong I didn't want to trivalize this but; the world could take a lesson from most of Chicago and unite in hating the Bartman But even then there are some evil doers who idolize the Bartman We really, really need to invite him to post here.

Could mean he was posting in the appropriate spot. Near as I can tell someone could join strictly for Sex, Lies, and Politics. I'm thinking some should just visit for the Help Board No defense or offense on BeGood, he never flamed me and to be honest, I skipped over most of what he wrote.

So much love in the air. Sad. I wonder what it would take to unite the world. Alien invasion perhaps? Worldwide super contagious disease?

Hmmm, Steve Bartman Could it be SuperSteve Bartman? Fess up SuperSteve where you at the game?